FOUNDER
ANNE CROWDEN
HEAD OF SCHOOL DAN MEYERS
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
EUGENE SOR
DIRECTOR EMERITUS
DORIS FUKAWA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAIR
ANN EASTMAN
CO‐VICE CHAIR
DEBORAH SPAULDING‐GRAHAM
CO‐VICE CHAIR
MICHELLE KLUCSOR
SECRETARY
ZOE GLYNN
TREASURER
MIKE ASHTON
MEMBERS
ANGELA ARCHIE
DORIS CHEN
DONNA EYESTONE
DEBORAH O’GRADY
MARJAN MASHHADI
JUNA KIM MCDAID
SANDY WILSON
WHITNEY WU‐CHU
FOUNDING PRESIDENT
COLIN HAMPTON
HONORARY PRESIDENT
YEHUDI MENUHIN (1992–1999)
MUSIC ADVISORY BOARD
JOHN ADAMS
BONNIE HAMPTON
GARY KARR
SIR SIMON RATTLE
ADVISORY BOARD
SALLIE ARENS
JOHN MCCARTHY
HELEN MEYER
December 13, 2024
To whom it may concern,
We invite you to support Tuning to Growth, Crowden Music Centerʹ s Spring Benefit on March 29, 2025—an extraordinary evening celebrating the transformative power of music and community. We are seeking contributions of auction items, experiences, or gift certificates that will captivate our attendees and help us meet our fundraising goals.
Crowden’s spring benefit is our largest fundraiser of the year, providing essential funding for tuition assistance and student enrichment opportunities. Proceeds ensure that everyone can access the transformative power of music education, regardless of financial barriers. Crowden’s impact on the broader musical arts scene, scientific & medical communities and wide‐ranging professions is evidenced in the trajectory of our alumni (from our K‐8 day school and community music programs like the John Adams Young Composers Program).
By contributing, you will play a vital role in sustaining these impactful programs while gaining exposure to a highly engaged audience. Our attendees include generous arts patrons, business professionals, parents, and music enthusiasts throughout California, making this a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business. In recognition of your generosity, you will be featured in our program, auction catalog, event publicity, social media, and website.
Please let us know by February 1, 2025, if you’re able to contribute. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact our Development Associate, Stephannie Tornow at development@crowden.org or 510‐559‐6910, ext. 120.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support Crowden and the power of music in our community.
In harmony,
Sandy Wilson
Deborah O’Grady